Debris Flow — Rio Blanco, Colorado

2022-07-27 · near Rio Blanco, Rio Blanco, Colorado

$2K

Property damage

Event narrative

A mudslide occurred along County Road 5 near mile marker 12 near Piceance Creek as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.

Wider weather episode

Precipitable water values in excess of 150% of normal occurred across western Colorado as monsoon moisture continued to stream into the region. As a result, widespread showers and thunderstorms developed. Weak steering flow aloft resulted in slow moving storms. Additionally, storms produced heavy rain. Flash flooding and a debris flow occurred in Ouray County as a result of the heavy rain. Another localized debris flow occurred in Rio Blanco County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1035800. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.